The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech 2016) will bring together the world's largest gathering of aerospace professionals from industry, government and academia to discuss the current and future states of aerospace systems and science.

SciTech 2016's plenary program will focus on: The future of aerospace policymaking; the potential impact of a coming wave of retirements on aerospace innovation; how truly resilient aerospace systems can be developed; the diversity of the aerospace workforce; and the future of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

SciTech 2016 Forum 360 programs will examine use of the International Space Station to leverage groundbreaking research and development, cybersecurity, additive manufacturing; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education; and the intersection of Hollywood and aerospace.

For more information about AIAA SciTech 2016, please contact Duane Hyland at duaneh@aiaa.org, or 703.264.7558. Media registration is complimentary for accredited members of the press.

AIAA is the world's largest aerospace professional society, serving a diverse range of more than 30,000 individual members from 88 countries, and 95 corporate members. AIAA members help make the world safer, more connected, more accessible, and more prosperous. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org, or follow us on Twitter @AIAA.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will hold its Science and Technology Forum and Exposition 2016 (AIAA SciTech 2016), January 48 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

AIAA SciTech 2016 will bring together 12 aerospace science and technology conferences, drawing thousands of participants from around the world who will hear from thought leaders across the aerospace community. There also will be over 2,500 paper presentations on cutting-edge, world-leading aerospace technical and scientific research and an exposition that will feature the latest in aerospace technology from 50 companies.

"The future of aerospace requires government, industry, and academia to not only share their vision for the future but also to reflect on the lessons learned from our collective past," said AIAA President Jim Albaugh. "Only through these discussions will we continue the remarkable advancement of science and technology in our community. I can think of no better place for these timely and relevant conversations to happen than at AIAA SciTech 2016."

AIAA SciTech 2016's plenary sessions will tackle some of the most critical questions facing the future of aeronautics and astronautics: How can we craft sensible policies that advance aerospace science and technology? How will aerospace continue to advance in an era when the retirement of current workers may hamper future success? How do we design resilient aerospace systems? What is the future of unmanned aerial systems and how can we best integrate them into our nation's airspace in a safe and efficient manner?

The Forum 360 program will offer attendees a chance to dive deeper into the topics offered in the plenary sessions, as they consider how scientists and engineers can communicate better with the public about their achievements and work; how the International Space Station can be used to further research and development; how lessons from other industries can improve cybersecurity in aviation; how additive manufacturing can be used for space applications; what educators can do to put the "E" in STEM; and what design and imagination lessons can be captured from Hollywood for use in aerospace.\The premier sponsor of AIAA SciTech 2016 is Lockheed Martin Corporation, its other sponsors are: Aerion Technologies, Airbus, Bastion Technologies, The Boeing Company, DARcorporation, Honda Aircraft Company, SmartUQ, XFlow CFD, Inc., and our media sponsor Aerospace America.

For more information on AIAA SciTech 2016, please contact Duane Hyland at duaneh@aiaa.org or 703.264.7558. Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the press.

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AIAA is the world's largest aerospace professional society, serving a diverse range of more than 30,000 individual members from 88 countries, and 95 corporate members. AIAA members help make the world safer, more connected, more accessible, and more prosperous. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org, or follow us on Twitter @AIAA.